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A178 SKJ

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,605 mi
Last recorded106,605 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D196,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,504 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 104,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven fluctuating (3.7.B.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,311 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,969 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking on inner wall/nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,373 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 90,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 84,058 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 84,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,026 miles

Inner small wiper blade deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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A178 SKJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 196,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A178 SKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A178 SKJ registered?

A178 SKJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A178 SKJ safe to buy?

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